LG Hosts Iftar Party for People of Different Communities in Kargil, Emphasizes Joint Efforts for Social Issues

VoL Desk, April 18: Hon’ble Lt Governor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, hosted an Iftar party for people of different communities in Kargil on Sunday. The Iftar party was held at a time when the ongoing auspicious month of Ramzan is being observed worldwide.

During the event, the Hon’ble Lt. Gov extended his warm wishes to everyone and highlighted the importance of joint efforts from all sections of society to address various social issues. He further appealed to the guests to actively contribute t...

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Tourism Department Kargil organizes Apricot Blossom festival at Karkitchu

Kargil April 17, 2023: Tourism Department Kargil today organized 4th Apricot Blossom Festival at Karkitchu Kargil.

Executive Councilor for Tourism, Er Punchok Tashi, EC, Health, Mohin Ali, Councilor, Altaf Hussain, BDC, Khatija Banoo, Assistant Director Tourism, Aga Toha, Sarpanch, Panches, Naib Sarpanch, Self Help Groups, villagers, Village Education Committees, Domestic Tourists besides other dignitaries were present. 

During the event, EC Tourism highlighted the potential of Apricot...

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Two Truck Drivers Rescued After Avalanche Strikes Shaitani Nalla at Zojila

Srinagar-Kargil Road to Temporarily Close for Widening Work Due to Avalanches

VoL Desk, April 17: An avalanche struck Shaitani Nalla at Zojila today, burying two trucks that had been traveling on the road at the time. The incident occurred at 9:00 am and resulted in the trucks rolling deep into a gorge.

The Kargil Police, Border Roads Organization (BRO) personnel, and the Indian Army quickly responded to the incident and swung into action to rescue the injured drivers. Despite the diff...

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Drug Peddler Arrested and Contraband Substances Seized in Leh

VoL Desk, April 15: District Police Leh has arrested a drug peddler and seized a significant quantity of contraband substances, including Spasmo Proxyvon Plus capsules, brown sugar-like substances, and Ganja. The arrest was made during a random Naka checking at Airport Road, Industrial Area, Leh.

According to a press release by the Leh Police, a case FIR No 49/2023 has been registered, and further investigation is currently underway. The police have urged the public to report any informat...

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Deadly Avalanche Hits Zojila Pass, Several Vehicles Buried Under Snow

VoL Desk, April 16: In a breaking development, a deadly snow avalanche has hit the Zojila Pass, burying several vehicles under the snow near Shaitan Nala. The incident has caused widespread panic and concern among locals and travelers in the area.

The exact number of vehicles buried under the snow is currently unknown, and rescue operations are underway to locate and evacuate any survivors.

The Kargil Police and BRO were deployed at Minamarg, where they successfully rescued six indivi...

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Breaking News: Unexploded Bomb from 1999 War Kills One Teen and Injures Two Others at Kurbathang

Kargil, April 16: A tragic incident occurred today near the Astro Football ground at Kurbathang, where an unbusted bomb from the 1999 war exploded, killing one teenager and injuring two others. The three boys, identified as Ali Naqi, Muntazir Mehdi, and Baqir, were all residents of Kharzong, Pashkum.

Councillor Pashkum, Kacho Mohd Feroz told Voice of Ladakh that the boys were going to the football ground near which they stumbled upon the bomb. The explosion caused serious injuries to Ali ...

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IKMT Kargil Condemns Defamation of Dalai Lama in Viral Video

VoL Desk, April 15: The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust Kargil, the largest Muslim organization in Ladakh, has issued a statement strongly condemning a video clip that has gone viral, which defames the Honorable Dalai Lama.

The statement, which represents the views of the Muslims of Kargil, expressed solidarity with all Ladakhi people and emphasized that the Dalai Lama is not only a respected leader and personality of the world, but also a revered figure in Tibet, the entire Himalayan Regio...

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LG Mishra hosts Iftar party, appeals for collective efforts towards social issues

VoL Desk, April 15: Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra hosted an Iftar party for people from different communities in Leh on Tuesday, marking the holy month of Ramzan. The event was attended by a diverse group of people who came together to break their fast and celebrate the spirit of unity and brotherhood.

During the event, the High-Level Group (HLG) overseeing the development of Ladakh wished everyone a happy and prosperous Ramzan. The Hon’ble Lt. Governor took the opp...

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Lt. Gov Brig (Dr) BD Mishra inspects site for Capitol Complex in Ladakh

VoL Desk, April 15: Lt. Governor Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra visited the designated site for the construction of the Capitol Complex at Ranbirpur in Ladakh on Friday. During his visit, he was accompanied by the Commissioner/Secretary of Ladakh’s Department of Planning, Development & Monitoring, AK Sahu.

According to the official statement, Com Secretary AK Sahu briefed the Lt. Governor about the draft layout plan, which includes details of the location of various buildings and infrastructure...

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IKMT Kargil Holds Massive Rally in Solidarity with Palestine on International Quds Day

Kargil, April 14: To express solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust in Kargil organized a massive rally at Kargil bazaar on International Quds Day.

Following the tradition set by Ayatollah Khomeini, the procession took place on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan after Friday prayers. The rally began at Jama Masjid Kargil and concluded at Hussaini Park, where the demonstrators chanted slogans against Israel, America, and other arrogan...

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